From: THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE

Growin’ Up Wild In East Texas

The border between Louisiana and Texas is a governmental one, not a cultural construction. Therefore, the environment that has influenced do many great Louisiana musicians also influenced legendary East Texas musicians, such as Lightin’ Hopkins and Janis Joplin.

It seems fitting, then, that Port Arthur’s Dr. Zog opens " Growin’ Up Wild In East Texas" with an ode to the Lonestar state simply named "Texas". Despite the fact that Zog is from the area where the armadillo meets the alligator his voice is more Graceland than Janis.

The music, however, is all piney woods and moss draped cypresses. Fueled by motoring snare beats ("Cornboy Abduction"), John Dee Graham’s tasteful lap steel. (" Cooper Canyon"), pumping harmonica ("Thank You"), and acoustic guitar ("Bones"), you won’t find any samples on this delightful album. Given the natural feel of this release, I’d bet Dr. Zog’s musical energy transfers well to the stage. If you have a mid seventies Lincoln Continental and feel like taking a driving tour through the bayou, this mudbug jamboree is the ideal soundtrack.

Listen to them here! Tell Dr. Zog you saw them on Love to Sing!